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Meat Jun

Meat Jun is a Korean-style dish you might not actually find in Korea because it was created in Hawaii — thin slices of beef, marinated, coated in flour and egg, then pan-fried until golden. 🔥 It’s simple, nostalgic, and so good served over rice with mac salad, and that sweet-tangy dipping sauce. Where is the best meat jun on the island? Mine is Yummys or the one in Salt Lake I use to go after school (I forgot the name 😅)

Equipment

  • Grill: @fyrstarter
  • Charcoal: @cowboycharcoal
  • Pan: @lodgecastiron
  • Knife: @wusthof

Ingredients

For the beef:

  • 1 to 1 1/2 lbs thin sliced ribeye or NY strip
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce @kikkomanfs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 Thai chili minced optional
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 to 4 eggs beaten
  • Oil for frying

Dipping Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • Thai chili optional
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Slice the beef thin, or use pre-sliced ribeye or NY strip.
  • Mix soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, Thai chili, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add the beef and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Dredge each slice of beef in flour, then dip into beaten eggs.
  • Fry in an oiled pan over medium heat until it’s golden on both sides.